Observed arrival · 2026-09-21
Thawdrop keeps file sharing off the server
A peer-to-peer file-sharing tool that sends files directly from one computer to another through a browser.
○Open
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$Paid
†Ads
✦Pretty
●Pro
◎Niche
◉Human
⚑Risk
ƒJS
- For
- People sending large or private files directly
- Worth noticing
- Shared folders are browsable, so recipients can download only selected files instead of receiving a full archive.
Field notes
The site describes a WebTorrent-over-WebRTC workflow in which the browser pulls selected files from the sender's machine rather than from hosted storage. Its link places the magnet data after the URL fragment, which the page says is not sent to the server. Folder shares expose a browsable tree, while optional AES-GCM password protection keeps the password out of the link and requires separate delivery.
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○OpenPublic substance visible
$PaidCommerce or pricing visible
✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
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